Reminder: Tomorrow, FBC, Kentwood will be celebrating Lauree Titus’ thirty years as church secretary with a covered dish meal after morning worship. You are invited to participate in showing your appreciation to her.
Author: Anna Lee
Friday Addition
Schauwanna Brooke Myers
(December 22, 1976 – February 3, 2009)
Died at 10:28PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at University Hospital in New Orleans, LA. She was a native of Independence, LA and a resident of Kentwood, LA. Age 32 years. Visitation at Lewiston Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 10 a.m. on Saturday until religious services at 2:30PM Saturday. Services conducted by Rev. Russell Kirkland. Interment Lewiston Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Survived by father, Joe A. Myers, Jr., Magnolia, MS, daughter, Tasha Rae Myers, Kentwood, 2 sons, Jasper Bassemier, Kentwood, and Russell “Smiley” Rand, Jr., Kentwood, 2 sisters, Jackie Graham, Baton Rouge, and Rochelle Simoneaux, Hammond, 1 brother, William Joe Ray Myers, Magnolia, MS, step-father, Dale Pigott, Waveland, MS, grandmother and step-grandfather, Viola Schenk and James Miller, Kentwood, grandmother, Dorothy Marie Myers, Magnolia, MS, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and newphews. Preceded in death by brother, Darvin Schenk, mother, Elizabeth Schenk, McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.
Friday (early)
God has reserved a priceless inheritance
for his children.
It is kept in heaven for you,
pure and undefiled,
beyond the reach of change and decay.
1 Peter 1:4 (NLT)
Mrs. Ruby Dillon called to say Carl Wayne Stevens made it through surgery well. The upper right lobe of his lungs was removed. He will not require additional treatment. Thank God for this good report.
Ronald Putman is doing much better. He may be able to come home as soon as he accomplishes his rehab goals. Please continue to pray for him.
Don Denton
Don was admitted to the hospital at Cox South this morning. He woke up about 1:30 Thursday morning very sick to his stomach, low grade fever and headache. I called doctor on call she said if he gets sicker bring him in to the ER. So about 3:30 this morning I started to prepare to find someone to come and stay with Joshua, so I could take Don in to the ER.
Don is severely dehydrated and his potassium level is critically low. At this point his doctors are treating this as a separate illness. His body is so immune-compromised that he is susceptible to illness easily.
The good news in all of this is that he has not had a relapse at this point. As a matter of fact, if they can get him hydrated, fever under control and get him eating, he may get to come home tomorrow or Saturday.
He is very discouraged, so please pray for him. He just needs encouragement. I have been up since about 1:30am this morning, so I will close for now.
I will keep you all posted once I know. I will be back at the hospital in the morning. Joshua is having a very, very hard time with this hospital stay. He wants to be with Don and I and he does not want to stay home or be with friends.
Pray that Don will be well enough to come home tomorrow.
Bless you our family and friends.
Diane
Mrs. Jewel Allen Easley
(February 4, 1924 – February 5, 2009)
Mrs. Jewel A. Easley a loving mother, wife, sister, and grandmother, was born on February 4, 1924 and passed away at 10:37AM on Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Southwest Regional Medical Center, McComb, MS. She was 85, a native of Liverpool and a resident of Kentwood.
Mrs. Jewel is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Geter Troquille and husband, John, Jackson,LA; a son Joe Allen Easley and wife, Jean Clark, Kentwood; a sister, Sybil Allen Marcantel, Clinton; 3 sisters-in-law, Mary Joyce Allen, Baton Rouge, Willie Jean Allen, Jackson, & Jeannette Allen, Clinton; a son-in-law, Michael Bracy, Spring Creek; 9 grandchildren, Walt Geter, Julie Geter Netterville, Vonda Geter Cain, Jody Easley Davidson, Stacy Easley Cassel, Buddy Lynn Easley, Joe Allen Easley II, Byron Bracy and Chris Bracy; 14 great grandchildren, Ron Netterville, Lindsey Netterville, Orry Cain, Olivia Lynn Cain, Trenton Scott Bailey, Thomas Trey Bailey, Drew Allen Davidson, Matthew Bridges, Ethan Michael Cassel, Isabella Fisher, Carter Douglas Easley, Kennedy Marie Easley, Brennan Bracy, Abigail Bracy and a great-great grandchild, baby Bailey to be born in June 2009.
Preceded in death by her husband, Walter “Buddy” Easley; parents, Charlie & Minnie Hurst Allen; a daughter, Donna Lynn Easley Bracy; 2 sisters, Lorena Allen Weegan & Robbie Allen Bueche; 4 brothers, Charlie Ray, John Freeman, Felix Warren “Pete”, & Billy Roy “Woodsie” Allen.
Visitation will be held at The Lord’s Church, 1936 Hwy 440, west of Tangipahoa, on Friday, February 6, 2009 from 6:00PM until 9:00PM and on Saturday, February 7, 2009 after 8:00AM until Religious Services at 11:00AM with Rev. Don Meadows officiating. Interment in the New Zion Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Walt Geter, Buddy Easley, Joe Easley II, Byron Bracy, Chris Bracy, Billy Allen, Jr. and Al Travis.
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.
Nancy Sue Morgan
(May 18, 1948 – February 3, 2009)
Nancy Sue Morgan was born on May 18, 1948 and passed away at 8:51AM on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at her residence. She was 60, a native of Parchmen, MS and a residence of Independence.
She is survived by her husband, Windle B. Morgan, Independence; a daughter, Wendy S. Nunez and husband, Donald, Independence; a step-daughter, Lisa Gillam, Slidell; a son, Michael D. Morgan, Independence; 2 step-sons, Harry J. Morgan, Slidell & Darryl Morgan, Mississippi; 2 sisters, Linda K. Brown & Stella M. Swaim both of Mississippi; a brother, David W. Sanders of Texas: 15 grandchildren & a great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James K. & Lavora Goodwin Sanders; a son, James Adrian Jones, Sr.; 4 brothers James K., Stephen J., William P., & Charles Sanders.
Visitation will be held at the First Baptist Church of Independence on Saturday, February 7, 2009 from 12:00NOON until Religious Services at the church at 1:00PM with Rev. Mitch Williams officiating.
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.
Movie
“Fireproof”
6:30 P.M. Friday
FBC, Kentwood
On Mission in Kentwood
Saturday @ 8 A.M.
Help someone in our community.
A DIFFICULT WORD
I heard about an office whose answering machine was set up to instruct callers to leave their name and address, and to spell any difficult words.
Early one Monday, when the secretary was reviewing the weekend messages, she heard an enthusiastic young woman recite her name and address, and then confidently offer, “My difficult word is reconciliation. R-E-C-O-N-C-I-L-I-A-T-I-O-N.”
Reconciliation can be a difficult word. It’s not that it’s difficult to understand. Webster defines the word “reconcile” as “to restore to friendship or harmony, to settle or resolve.” The word can be used in a variety of ways, but when it’s applied to people it basically means to get two separated people back together again. So we talk about a husband who wants to be reconciled to a wife who has left him. A father who wants to be reconciled to a wayward son. And a lost sinner who needs to be reconciled to God.
While not difficult to understand, reconciliation can be a difficult word to put into practice. It can be very difficult to get two family members who are at odds to be reconciled. And it can sometimes seem very difficult for us (or for others we know) to be made right with God.
A man once went to a preacher because he was having some family problems. He wasn’t a very well-educated man and sometimes got his words confused. He said, “Me and my wife need a re-cancellation.” What he meant to say was reconciliation, but the word re-cancellation wasn’t a bad choice. Because there can be peace for those who have been separated only when sin has been canceled. As sinners before a righteous God, we need a “re-cancellation”. And that’s exactly what Jesus made available when he died on the cross.
“….by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross. And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight.” (Col. 1:20-22)
Thanks be to God for making this difficult word a reality in our lives.
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina
May you be able to count numerous blessings in your life today.
Anna Lee
Thursday
“Then He said to His disciples,
‘The harvest truly is plentiful,
but the laborers are few.
Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest
to send out laborers into His harvest.’”
~Matthew 9:37-38~
From Hannah Tate:
Hey again everybody! We decided on a name for her today and it is, Laura Joy Tate. She is such a sweet baby, and we love her so much! The only danger she is in is that of over handling, while she has seven siblings to hold her! We are hoping Mama and she can come home tomorrow, though they may have to wait till Friday. Mama is recovering very well.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
~ Hannah
Standing on the Promises~Jeanne Tate, wife to Wonderful Chuck
Mama to 8 Awesome Tater Tots~
Hannah 15, Rebekah 12,
Elizabeth 10, Benjamin 9,
Sharon 7, Abigail 4,
and Joshua 2, and Laura 2 days!
Updates on others:
Mrs. Faye Price – Progressing in Regency Rehab in Covington
Kitty Bennett Lapreyrolerie – Doing much better in B.R.
Carl Wayne Stevens – Surgery in Jackson, MS at 7 A.M. today
Frann Smith Clark – Still in ICU in Texas; Many concerns; Improving
Walter Dykes – Surgery went well; Waiting for lab report
Bobby Simpson – Waiting for lab report
Jimmy Schwartz – Doctor appointments and tests
Annie Bell Harrell – Better; Still needs prayers
Cliff and Lauree Titus – Appointments Friday
Lauren Fowler – Baby within two weeks
Wade Boone – Surgery soon
Stacey Tolar – Surgery soon
Hellen Morris – Back/leg issues & tests
I.W. Simmons – Treatment completed; Home
Bennie Simmons – Home; Prayers needed
Aubrey Perry – More concerns; Additional treatment
Tracey Williams – Rehab in Gonzales; Much bette
Greg Fortenburry – Home
Orin Davidson – Hanging in there; At Naomi’s
FBC Announcements:
Beth Moore Study “Stepping Up”– Tonight at 6 P.M. or Sunday at 4:30 P.M.; Book $13.oo
Movie “Fireproof” – Friday @ 6:30 P.M.; Invite your friends & family
Easter Drama – Now signing up
Gaither Homecoming – March 21st in Jackson, MS; Sign up by Feb. 15th
On Mission in Kentwood – Saturday at 8 A.M.; Minister to someone else and receive a blessing
Church-Wide Valentine Banquet – Youth fund raiser; February 13th @ 7 P.M.; Tickets $15.00
Canadian Mission Trip Meeting – Sunday, Feb. 15 @ 4 P.M. for those interested
OLDER THAN DIRT?
Today’s humorous story actually comes in the form of a quiz. How many of these do you remember ?
1. Bazooka chewing gum
2. Little wax Coke-shaped bottles with colored sugar water inside
3. Television broadcasts ending at night and not coming on until late morning
4. Soda pop machines that dispensed bottles
5. Hamburger joints with table side jukeboxes
6. Home milk delivery in glass bottles with cardboard stoppers
7. Telephone “party lines”
8. Newsreels shown before the movie
9. Butch wax
10. Telephone numbers with a word prefix (Olive-6933)
11. Peashooters
12. The Howdy Doody Show
13. 45 RPM records (and record players)
14. S&H Green Stamps
15. Television test patterns
16. Metal ice trays with levers
17. Mimeograph paper
18. Blue flashbulbs
19. The Amos and Andy show (radio or TV!)
20. Roller skate keys
21. Cork popguns
22. Drive-in theaters
23. Studebakers (they were automobiles)
24. Wash tub wringers
25. The television day beginning and ending with The Star Spangled Banner
If you remembered 0-7, you’re still young (ish)
If you remembered 8-14, you’re getting older
If you remembered 15-20, don’t tell your age
If you remembered 21-25, you’re older than dirt!
I remember the first time I started feeling really old. My wife and I were playing a game with some college students and Johnny Carson’s name came up. One of the students asked, “Who’s that?” Suddenly, I realized that I was a member of “another generation”!
The things on the list above are things I don’t expect my children to be familiar with. They’re too young. They weren’t around back then. In fact, I wasn’t even around for some of those things!
There once was a conversation between Jesus and the Jewish leaders in John 8. Jesus made a reference to Abraham, and the Jews were amazed. They said, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?” (John 8:57). He was too young to know such things — over a thousand years too young.
But, though they could not understand it, Jesus had indeed seen Abraham. “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.” (John 8:58).
What the Jews failed to realize (and what we must acknowledge) is that Jesus was not just a man. He was God and had been in existence for all eternity. In fact, he is the only person who ever lived who you could honestly say was “older than dirt”! All praise be to the God who took on flesh and blood for our sakes!
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Enjoy this Thursday, a gift from God!
Anna Lee
Wednesday
“We give thanks to You,
O God,we give thanks!
For Your wondrous works declare
that Your name is near.”
~Psalm 75:1~
New baby in Tate family
Hello everyone! We are happy to announce the birth of our little sister! We don’t have a name yet but will soon.
She was born today ( 2/3/09 ), by C-Section, at 12:10 p.m. and weighed 8lbs. 14oz. and was 21” long!
She and Mama are doing well and hope to come home on Thursday. Thanks for your prayers! We will try to get a name for her soon!
She is so sweet!
Hannah
(Hannah Tate, oldest daughter of Chuck and Jeanne Bond Tate)
Kathy Dyer’s surgery was successful in that the tumor in the colon was removed. However, 3-4 small tumors (of the same type as the original one)were found in the small intestine and could not be removed during this surgery. She is to have 6 more months of chemotherapy. Kathy is recuperating well and thanks everyone for the prayers. Please continue to lift Kathy and her family up in prayer.
Don Denton
We were up at 6am this morning. Don and I headed down to Springfield for his Lumbar puncture. We did get very good news. The opening pressure of the brain is normal! We feel really good about this. It means that healing is happening. He still has Hydrocephalus and inflammation, but it is getting better.
WE have more doctor appointments this week and next. No improvement with the vertigo that continues to be a source of discouragement for Don.
No news as of yet with respect to the insurance issues, but I did get some good advice today from one of Don’s students mother. I am so grateful to her for the advice.
There are two special prayer requests that I have today. When Don, Josh and I were up at Mayo our friend Arwen introduced me to a friend of hers whose son has had brain cancer. I saw allot of hard things that families go through while at Mayo.
This young man’s name is Will. He is 10 years old. The doctors believe his cancer has returned again. He has medulloblastoma. Please pray for this boy and his family.
Also please pray for my brother’s wife Lynn. Her cancer has returned and it looks like they won’t be able treat her with anything other than a hormone drug.
Joshua continues wake up every night. But he is wanting to play with his friends more and that is huge. Well, I better go….I get to put dishes in my new dishwasher that came…..yeah! Whirlpool replaced it for us.
Don gets his new glasses tomorrow. Hopefully that will help him see better so he can read.
Take care,
Diane
MISSIONARY PERSONAL NEEDS. “Family members of several of our team members are suffering from major health issues. Pray that the Lord will provide His peace and comfort for everyone involved. Pray that team members can continue to focus on their work in spite of their desire to be with family to offer support. Ask the Lord to send others to minister to these families in the place of team members who are so far away.”
Nancy Sue Morgan
(May 18, 1948 – February 3, 2009)
Nancy Sue Morgan was born on May 18, 1948 and passed away at 8:51AM on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at her residence in Independence, LA. She was 60 years old.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements
Kne
Email
“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” (Philippians 2:10).
Mike Benson, Editor
HE SAT ALONE in the right hand corner of the front pew — just left of the pulpit…
As I recall, he was a relatively short man in terms of physical stature. He wore thick, black-framed glasses and had a red flat top hair cut. He had a broad smile. He always wore a dark suit on the Lord’s Day to the worship assembly. He sang bass — I mean real d-e-e-p bass. His loud voice would resonate throughout the auditorium during services. I learned to love singing bass largely because of Joe. He sang well, and it was obvious that he loved to lift his gift of praise to the Father.
Joe was my Wednesday night Bible class teacher one year. Always prepared. Very knowledgeable. Concerned about his students. Friendly. Supportive. Personally interested.
One of Joe’s classes sticks out in my memory above all others. For some reason, the rest of my fellow students didn’t make it to Bible study this particular night. So this evening I was Joe’s only pupil. Other teachers might have been tempted to send me to another classroom, since I was the sole student. Not Joe. Like I said, he took a personal interest. To him Bible class wasn’t just about imparting information, it was about making connections with people. Nobody had to “strong arm” Joe to teach the Word; he did so gladly. Well, he sat down with me that night and talked to me about my soul — about my salvation. We didn’t go through the Bible class workbook, we just talked about how to become a Christian — what I needed to do to be saved and why. A few days later — May 17, 1972 — I put on Christ in baptism (Gal. 3:27). Much of the reason I did so was because of Joe Flannary and out little one-on-one Bible study that one Wednesday night at the Overlook church in Dayton, Ohio.
Observations:
Jesus valued people as individuals. He talked one-on-one withe Zacchaeus (“…For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost”– Luke 19:10). He held a night study with the Pharisee, Nicodemus (“…Unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God”– John 3:3). He conversed with the Samaritan woman at the well “…Whosoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst”– John 4:14). It’s not surprising that Jesus gave His attention to individuals like these; He knew the worth (cf. Matt. 16:26; 10:29-31) of one soul.
Like the Master, Philip knew the worth of one. Remember Philip (Acts 8)? He left his work with many in Samaria (Acts 8:6, 12) to speak to just one from Ethiopia (“…Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him”– Acts 8:26ff). It has been suggested by some that the eunuch made his way back home to Ethiopia following his conversion and then, in turn, preached the Word to his fellow-countrymen and spread it through the region. I have no way of affirming or denying that proposition, but I do know that even if the eunuch lived and died the only Christian in Ethiopia, it was worth Philip’s efforts and time.
What if only one student came to your Bible class this week? Like Jesus, would you give him your individual and undivided attention? Like Philip, would you get in your vehicle and drive a long distance, even if you knew only one person would be present to hear God’s message? Like Joe, would you stay with him in class and talk to him about eternity and his soul, or would you send him over to another teacher because you only had one student?
Jesus practiced one-on-one teaching. So did Philip. So did Joe. All three were effective. What about you, dear Christian…? Would you be willing to teach just one…?
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen (Matt. 28:19-20).
The movie “Fireproof” will be shown at 6:30 P.M. Friday night. It’s free! The story is about a fireman and his wife. You will cry and laugh while you are crying. You will also learn to work to strengthen your marriage. I suggest you make plans to attend if you have not already seen the movie.
Have a wonderful Wednesday. May you be a blessing to someone today.
Please feel free to share requests, praises, and updates. Many others are willing to pray with you.
Anna Lee
Tuesday
“Again I say to you
that if two of you agree on earth
concerning anything that they ask,
it will be done for them
by My Father in heaven.
For where two or three
are gathered togetherin My name,
I am there in the midst of them.”
~Matthew 18:19-20~
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/livingston_tangipahoa/38844597.html
We are proud of Andy (a family friend) and his church in Albany for responding to a big need in a big way. May God bless each person who participated as He blesses and sustains those who are experiencing hardship because of the weather condtions.
Ronald Putman is now up and beginning to try to walk again. He will be able to return to Kentwood when he can get around a little on his own. The famiy is appreciative of your prayers.
Carl Wayne Stevens’ surgery has been postponed until Thursday. Pray for the medical staff as they deal with health issues that caused the delay. Pray for Carl Wayne and his family as they wait a little longer.
Frann Smith Clark has been in ICU for three weeks. Doctors are in the process of trying to remove the vent. Pray for Frann, the medical staff, and her family as they check on her daily.
Amy Hood Conti’s heart procedure last week went very well. Thank you for praying. Continue to remember Amy in your prayers as she continues to recover.
Debbie Miller called to request prayer for a co-worker’s cousin. Margie Seals asks for prayer for Vickie Bankston of Jackson, LA. Vickie has lung cancer. Please pray for Vickie, her family, and the doctors treating her.
Joan Hagan’s update on her cousin, Kitty:
Kitty got a great report from the doctor today, he removed the spcial suction machine that was doing the wound care and told her to change the dressing twice a day and to come back to see him in four weeks. this was the surgeron.
Update on Don Denton:
Today is one of those days, I have been on the phone with the insurance company. I finally was able to sit down last night and open “all” of our medical bills. Don was in hospitals a total of 78 days. I had to buy an expandable file just to keep up with all the different providers. I am having to “fight” the insurance company again. We have record that they would approve Mayo as being “In Network” because he had already been to (2) in-network hospitals that could not help him. They agree to cover as in network and now they are not.
The insurance company is saying that we are responsible for $120,000.00. Mayo is now sending us bills for this amount. I have also discovered that there are procedures they are refusing to pay for. These are medically necessary. Our persription coverage has had it challenges too. The insurance company is trying to dictate coarse of treatment with medicines as well. They are not allowing Don a certain med that he needs on a regular basis. It is a weekly struggle. Fortunately the doctor we see here in Bolivar is trying to help us get approval on that one.
Don continues to be dizzy all the time. We have lumbar puncture tomorrow. We are hoping that we will find answers to this sooner than later.
We had a great day yesterday as a family. We watched the Super Bowl and the team Joshua was hoping to win, did. It was allot of fun to have that time together.
Well, this week more doctor appointments for Don and myself.
take care
Diane
Kne
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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” (Philippians 2:10).
“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” (Philippians 2:10).
Mike Benson, Editor
CARS GO THROUGH a systemized process in their formation…
They don’t just build themselves from iron and elements found in soil; they’re formed and fashioned in automotive factories. Likewise, concertos are birthed through composers, paintings come from painters and inventions by the hands of a person. If we acknowledge that this world consists of incredible and intricate designs, how can we not point to the hands of a Designer? (Alex McFarland)
“Every house is builded by some man; but He that built all things is God” (Heb. 3:4).
Beth Moore’s study of Psalms will begin this week at FBC, Kentwood. You may choose between the group the meets at 6 P.M. Thursday evening or the group that meets at 4:30 on Sunday Afternoon. The cost of the book is $13.00. Jan Hammons will be facilitating the study.
Have a wonderful day!
Anna Lee
Monday
See how very much our heavenly Father loves us,
for he allows us to be called his children,
and we really are!
1 John 3:1 (NLT)
Pray for Kathy Dyer as she has colon surgery today in New Orleans.
Pray for Walter Dykes as he has surgery later this week.
Pray for Firma Kay Schneeweis and Annie Bell Harrell as they continue testing.
D. J. “Sonny” Ellzey, IV
(October 16, 1947 – February 1, 2009)
D. J. “Sonny” Ellzey, IV was born on October 16, 1947 and passed away at 8:05AM, February 1, 2009 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 61, a native of Amite and a resident of Manchac, LA. Sonny was the son of the late D.J. Ellzey, III & Norris Stevens Ellzey.
Sonny is survived by 2 sons, Damon Ellzey and wife, Poppy McGovern, Amite & Daniel J. Ellzey V and wife, Tammy, Independence; 2 sisters, Connie Sue Ellzey Vessier, Amite & Judy Belle Ellzey Vaughn and husband, Jim, Watson; 2 brothers, Warren Lynn Ellzey, Amite & Steven Bryant Ellzey and wife, Cheri, Manchac; 5 grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Ellzey, Devin Ashton Ellzey, Aiden Shane Ellzey, Branden McGovern & Braxton McGovern; also numerous nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents, D. J. Ellzey III and Norris Stevens Ellzey; and a niece, Danielle Sue Vaughn.
A Memorial Funeral Service will be held in Manchac at a later date.
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.
Kne
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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” (Philippians 2:10).
Mike Benson, Editor
NOAH CONSTRUCTED THE ark by faith (Hebrews 11:7)…
Did Noah spend a hundred years building the ark with an uncertifiable faith? Did Noah’s faith declare, “I believe that God is, that He has instructed me to build an ark, but I cannot prove it?” Did Noah step forth from the ark with an uncorroborated faith that leaps around in the dark? Noah knew that God is, that God has spoken, and that God had enjoined him to erect an ark. Noah knew that it was God who fragmented the earth and immersed it in water, and not some explosive accident of nature. Noah knew that it was God who guided the ark through the massive turbulence and safely secured it on the mountain of Ararat. Noah took God at His word and did what he was told to do. That is what faith is, and that is what faith does. (Frank Chessser)
“By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith” (Hebrews 11:17).
Stay warm and dry today.
Anna Lee
Sunday Afternoon
Frann Smith Clark continues to be in ICU in Texas. She is improving very slowly but has a long ways to go. Keep praying for her and her many health issues.
Pray for Bobby Simpson as he wait for test results at the end of the week.
Continue to pray for Aubrey Perry, Karen Miller’s brother. He is in Alabama.
D. J. “Sonny” Ellzey, IV
(October 16, 1947 – February 1, 2009)
D. J. “Sonny” Ellzey, IV was born on October 16, 1947 and passed away at 8:05AM, February 1, 2009 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 61, a native of Amite and a resident of Manchac, LA. Sonny was the son of the late D.J., III & Norris Stevens Ellzey.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
Sunday
“Finally brethren, pray for us,
that the word of the Lord may run swiftly
and be glorified, just as it is with you.”
~2 Thessalonians 3:1, NKJV~
Baptist Press
MISSOURI–U.S. MISSIONS (FIRST-PERSON by Rich Jenkins): ‘Why do mission trips?’ http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29769
GEORGIA–U.S. MISSIONS: What’s your mission choice? http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29770
OHIO–U.S. MISSIONS: 8 tips for mission trip success. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29771
TEXAS–OVERSEAS MISSIONS (FIRST-PERSON by Mark Dean): The best discipleship program imaginable. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29772
TENNESSEE–OVERSEAS MISSIONS: 7 steps to adopting a people group. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29773
SENEGAL–OVERSEAS MISSIONS (FIRST-PERSON by Mark Dean): How an adopted people group becomes family. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29774
IDAHO–Security training offered for volunteers’ travels. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29775
KENTUCKY–Relief teams head to ice-coated states. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29776
KENTUCKY–Storms, power outages close seminary for week. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29777
From Linda Williams:
Kathy Dyer will have surgery at Ochsner’s on Monday 2/2 at @ 9:30 AM to remove the colon tumor and any cancerous tissue found. Please pray that the chemotherapy and radiation have shrunk the tumor and killed any surrounding cancer cells. The surgery will last around 4 hours and she will be in the hospital for 7 to 10 days. Please pray that God will give Kathy the strength and courage necessary to go through the surgery and recovery.
Please continue to remember her husband John and her daughters Jennifer and Kaitlin in prayer also. Kathy has appreciated the cards, prayers, e-mails, calls, and text messages of hope, encouragement, and healing.
Please pray for Carl Wayne Stevens as he enters the hospital today for Tuesday’s surgery.
Continue to pray for Mrs. Faye Price and her family as she slowly makes progress in rehab in Covington.d
Pray for Mrs. Carol Bridges as she continues to recover from her recent heart surgery.
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| Andrew Bennett “Andy” Speyrer was born on Feb. 16, 1930, and passed away at age 78 on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009. He was a resident of Albany and a veteran of the Korean War, where he received a Bronze Star. He was a school teacher in Pilottown for 10 years and retired from the Albany school system. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jimmy Ruth Speyrer; a son, James Speyrer; four daughters, Barbara Dwyer, Andrea Holt, Sylvia Achord and Lucy Glass; 17 loving grandchildren and nine loving great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Bennett Joseph and Jeannette Reaux Speyrer; a son, Andrew Speyrer Jr.; and a daughter, Jeannette Rose Speyrer. Visitation at Geisler Funeral Home in Albany on Monday, Feb. 2, from 11 a.m. until the service at noon. Interment in Kentwood Cemetery. You may sign an online register book at http://www.geislerfuneralhome.net.
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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” (Philippians 2:10).
Mike Benson, Editor
DID YOU KNOW that some advice is offered on the layaway plan…?
You may have no need of it today, but it can be stored in your mind and reserved for some time later. (I use advice today that I laid away years ago–advice that made little sense to me as a teenager but has wisdom I can fully appreciate today.)
Someone gave me advice on how to keep a job before I even filled out my first resume, advice on how to handle bills even before I ever had any, and advice about marriage long before I ever started dating. (My parents told me the best way to keep my marriage healthy was to “board up the kitchen and eat out.”)
I couldn’t use much of that advice in the fourth grade, but I still listened. And when the day came that I got a job, got my first bill, and said, “I do,” I had a storehouse of good advice to draw from.
When someone gives you good advice, don’t tune it out because you don’t feel you need it right now. Put it on layaway. Keep it in reserve. Who knows? It could come in very handy some day. (Martha Bolton)
“Hold on to instruction, do not let it go;
guard it well, for it is your life.”
~Prov. 4:13~
Thanks for “checking in” today. May your Lord’s Day be just that!
Anna Lee
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Saturday
Good morning. Thank-you for reading and praying today. May you be blessed as you do so.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Anna Lee
LET THE LIGHT SHINE
I heard about a couple who received a set of two horrible bedside table lamps as a wedding present from a distant aunt. Since the lamps were so ugly, this couple didn’t want to actually use them, so they put them in storage and bought a nicer set themselves. That worked for a while, but a few years later, this particular relative came to a family celebration. Knowing she would be there, the couple quickly set up the aunt’s lamps on the tables and hid their usual ones under the bed.
When time came to show the aunt around the house, the wife said, “Come and see how nice your lamps look in our bedroom.”
She turned on the switch on the wall — and suddenly an intense luminosity emerged from under the bed…..
Oops! How embarrassing! I am reminded of the following statement made by Jesus:
“[Jesus] said to them, ‘Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand? For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light.’ ” (Mark 4:21-22).
Jesus’ point here is not quite the same as it is in the more familiar passage in Matthew 5:16 (“Let your light so shine before men…”). Here in Mark, Jesus has apparently just begun to speak in parables. To the apostles, it may have seemed that Jesus was trying to hide the truth from people by speaking with such obscurity. But Jesus points out that wouldn’t make much sense; it would be like lighting a lamp (to bring light) and then placing it under a bed (to hide the light). His reason for using parables wasn’t to hide God’s truth, but to set it on a lampstand so that it could give forth as much light as possible.
Father, we thank you for sending One who not only came to show us the light, but who is Himself “the light of the world”. May our lives and conversation be such that we will never be embarrassed by an attempt to hide that light under our beds. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Nothing in all creation
is hidden from God’s sight.
Everything is uncovered and laid bare
before the eyes of him
to whom we must give account.
Hebrews 4:13 (NIV)
Update on Don Denton:
It is a privilege and we feel honored that you all would take time today to lift us up in prayer today.
I woke this morning with a peaceful and thankful spirit. Don continues to be moved by the love of family and friends. One of his precious students wrote him and email today that lifted his spirits.
I have to confess to you all that I have never been strong through this long illness. I have been weak and most days are hard. So I too struggle. Yet, I know what is true. I know even when my feelings are saying one thing that my heart believes in what is true. And the big picture here is this – Don is alive and with us. God has heard our cries, our prayers. We have so much to be thankful for and that is my prayer.
We had doctor appointment yesterday and that went well. This doctor wants Don to see a specialist in Kansas City. This doctor specializes in area of dizziness. And Don goes to Cox South Tuesday for a lumbar puncture. Don will be getting new glasses and I feel that will help as well.
Bless you our family and friends
Diane
This morning at 7 A.M. FBC, Kentwood will host a superbowl prayer breakfast. Everyone is invited to attend.
Miss Virgie Bridges was returning home from work as a nurse when she found my grandpa, G.R. Smith, Sr., at the gate to what was then his farm. It is now our cabin. After Katrina, David was delivering supplies all around Kentwood. He “found” Miss Virgie. After a couple of meetings and lots of question about who he was and where he lived, she revealed she found Grandpa G.R. Needless to say, she became someone special to us. It was a long overdue friendship and a special connection we were glad to finally make.
Miss Virgie passed away Thursday night. Her wake will be at Pine Ridge Methodist Church from 10:00 to the funeral service at 1 P.M.
Reuel Townsend Adams, Jr.
(September 13, 1927 – January 29, 2009)
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REUEL TOWNSEND ADAMS, JR., AGE 81
And a resident of Mt. Hermon died at 5 PM Thursday, January 29, 2009 at East Jefferson General Hospital. He was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, vice president of Ruritan Club, former member of Franklinton Lion’s Club, secretary/treasurer of Mt. Hermon Volunteer Fire Department, active member of the Camellia Society and AHS. He was a WWII veteran of U.S. Navy.
Survived by: Wife: Bobbie Wilkes Adams of Mt. Hermon, 4 Daughters and sons in law: Suzanne Seale of Florence, MS, Beverly and Mike Taylor, Cheryl McElveen all of Mt. Hermon, Kim and Bret Allain of Jeanerette, 1 Son and a daughter in law: Craig and Lisa McElveen of Baton Rouge, 12 Grandchildren: Laurie Schexnider, Michael and Melissa Walker, Shea Taylor, Amber McElveen, Mac McElveen, Quin, Emma, and Robert Allain, Ashley McKenzie, Erin and Ryan Seale, 4 Step grandchildren: Tia, Crystal and Cole Taylor, Tyler Simmons, 3 Great grandchildren: Jace Schexnider, Hayden McElveen, James McKenzie, 2 Brothers and sisters in law: Robert and Joan Adams of Jacksonville, FL, John and Sherry Adams of St. Augustine, FL, He was preceded in death by a son Robert Townsend Adams, his parents Reuel T., Sr. and Pearl Rogers Adams and a brother Ben Adams.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 5 PM until 9 PM Friday, January 30, 2009 and after 8 AM Saturday, January 31, 2009. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Joe Baugh and Rev. Dale Parker officiating. Burial will follow in the Ellis Cemetery.
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